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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.26, 22,786.90 and 9,060.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.26, 22,786.90 and 9,060.26 is: 12,503.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.26 : 22,786.90 = 9,060.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.26/22,786.90 = 9,060.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.26x = 22,786.90 × 9,060.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.26x = 206,455,238.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,455,238.59/16,512.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,503.15

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